Title: 3.3 – Cannot upload files Last modified: August 20, 2016 --- # 3.3 – Cannot upload files * [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/) * After reading all the “resolved” posts and trying all fixes, I still cannot upload files via a post, page, or media ‘add new’ * Has anyone found a fix for this issue? I am rolling back to 3.2.1 Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 16 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/page/2/?output_format=md) * Thread Starter [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469565) * Update – I changed permissions on the WP-Content folder to write then allowed to propagate to the children directories after which, I changed permissions on the themes and plugin folders removing the write privileges and that seemed to allow the uploads * However, I am NOT getting the “Drag and Drop” feature to activate it is still the standard upload dialogue box * Thread Starter [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469580) * Update — the “Drag and Drop” feature works in Chrome but not in IE 9.0 * Also, I reverted back to the original folder/file permissions and still cannot upload/save images… * Moderator [Ipstenu (Mika Epstein)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ipstenu/) * (@ipstenu) * 🏳️‍🌈 Advisor and Activist * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469581) * What error you are getting? * If it’s just that you’re not getting the feature to activate in IE 9, try flushing IE’s cache. * Thread Starter [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469606) * The big issue is the permissions issue, unable to write to “wp-content/uploads/ 12/” on one of the threads someone pointed to some sort of PHP issues however, she did not get specific * I was able to upload photos, etc if I changed the permissions on wp-content to write as well (very unsafe method IMHO) however, when I broke permissions to plugins and themes, issues writing to the cache in the theme cropped up… * I switched to the 2011 theme that came with 3.3 and renamed my plugins to plugins- old and still same issues with writing to the uploads folder… * I then logged directly into the desktop of my server, fired up the web site, login to WP 3.3 and still could not upload which is strange since overall, I was logged into the desktop as admin, and admin to WP as well…. * Thread Starter [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469608) * Just gave IE a spin — used IE 9 compat mode, IE 8, and IE 7 no go on the ‘Drag and Drop’ issue (I used the developer mode F12 to change browser modes) * “giants-vs-redskins.gif” has failed to upload due to an error The uploaded file could not be moved to E:\website/wp-content/uploads/2011/12. * So for now, I guess I will stick with the 3.2.1 which was fine for me… * P.S. if there were a method to attach screenshots, I would… I have captured side- by-side chrome vs IE Upload New Media page views… The IE looks just like the old 3.2.1 and other than the permissions issue works the same as 3.2.1 * Thread Starter [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469611) * One additional quick question… is “upload.php” the only file involved while uploading or does “functions.php” play a roll as well? * Moderator [Ipstenu (Mika Epstein)](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ipstenu/) * (@ipstenu) * 🏳️‍🌈 Advisor and Activist * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469632) * > I was able to upload photos, etc if I changed the permissions on wp-content > to write as well (very unsafe method IMHO) however, when I broke permissions > to plugins and themes, issues writing to the cache in the theme cropped up… * Okay, so change permissions on wp-content/UPLOADS only. * Thread Starter [rsgrone](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rsgrone/) * (@rsgrone) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469648) * Yes, the point being is, changing permissions on just uploads will not work… permissions to wp-content need to be modified as well… this has never been the case in past versions of WordPress * [username required](https://wordpress.org/support/users/username-required/) * (@username-required) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469710) * This has nothing to do with IE … I get the same DNF error with Safari. * 3.3.1 does not fix it. Neither even does making ALL the related directories 777. * Has anyone any idea what has been changed which screwed this up? * [hyperpac](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hyperpac/) * (@hyperpac) * [14 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469718) * Same here. I don´t wanna give wp-content 777. Any help ? * [johnmcglaughlin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/johnmcglaughlin/) * (@johnmcglaughlin) * [14 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469768) * This seems a little ridiculous that a solution can not be found. * I am at my wits end, I have one subdomain installation that is plain vanilla and works fine. * On the new subdomain installation, I have - deleted the database - deleted entire subdomain - installed new subdomain - extracted new wp3.3.1 - uploaded new wp3.3.1 - created different database - installed wp3.3.1 - tried upload (failed) * I have painstakingly looked through all directories and permissions and .htaccess. There are no differences. * If support can tell me which ACTUAL php files are used I can see if there is a diff there. * I really don’t have the time or patience but the next move is to compare files sizes between the two installations to see if I can find a diff there. * I can’t believe that there is no solution at this time that is not BLATANTLY searchable. * I really was looking forward to moving into WP from my native PHP sites. * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [14 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469769) * Try posting your own topic. * [johnmcglaughlin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/johnmcglaughlin/) * (@johnmcglaughlin) * [14 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469770) * > esmi > Theme Diva & Forum Moderator Posted 14 minutes ago # > Try posting your own topic. * What is that supposed to mean? * I can not Upload Files: * Opening another topic is exactly the problem SPECIFICALLY with this bug, there are too many topics open about this and no solution. * As a Test engineer I left you a detailed explanation of what I did to resolve the issue. * I specified I have two identical subdomains, one able to upload media and plugins and one not able to upload anything. * As a QA professional I am very surprised with your myopic response. * [hyperpac](https://wordpress.org/support/users/hyperpac/) * (@hyperpac) * [14 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469771) * I couldn´t agree more with you johnmcglaughlin. * 🙁 * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [14 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/#post-2469772) * Are you using the same version of WordPress on the same physical server hosted by the same hosts with the same plugins, theme & configurations as the original poster? No? Then post a new topic. Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 16 total) 1 [2](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/page/2/?output_format=md) [→](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/page/2/?output_format=md) The topic ‘3.3 – Cannot upload files’ is closed to new replies. * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) * 16 replies * 6 participants * Last reply from: [johnmcglaughlin](https://wordpress.org/support/users/johnmcglaughlin/) * Last activity: [14 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/33-cannot-upload-files/page/2/#post-2469773) * Status: not resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics